Cist from Andalusia

Latin: Cistus Ladaniferum

Plant part: Branch

Origin: Spain

Small shrub with persistent leaves about 1m high which grows on poor soils around the Mediterranean. The leaves are covered with small petrol glands from which a resin gum comes out, the labdanum, very fragrant, and which was very sought after in the Middle Ages for its calming action. This essence also has very interesting various properties.

When you cut yourself while shaving

My testimony

My partner doesn't take much time to shave in the morning; so he does it just about anywhere, most of the time without shaving foam. The blade on a hard hair is not soft! He frequently finds himself with small cuts and irritated facial skin. But, don't panic, a simple gesture with cistus hydrosol makes all this disappear.

My tip

As an aftershave, the reflex is rockrose hydrosol. My partner pours the equivalent of a teaspoon into the palm of his hand...

Hydrolat Cist from Andalusia

The Ciste hydrosol of Essenciagua, 100% pure and certified organic, is an artisanal product distilled in Spain from Cistus ladaniferum. This small evergreen shrub grows on poor floors around the Mediterranean. Its leaves are covered with small oil glands from which flows a scented gum, the Labdanum, popular since the Middle Ages for its calming action.

This hydrosol is particularly effective as healing for mature skin and after-shave care. Its regenerative and soothing properties...

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Essential Oil Cist from Andalusia

The essential oil of Ciste d'Esseciagua, resulting from the artisanal distillation of the Cistus ladaniferum plant, is an exceptional product with unique healing and regenerating properties. This oil, extracted with respect for distillation traditions, retains all the therapeutic virtues of the plant, thus offering maximum quality and efficiency.

The cistus is recognized for its powerful properties in terms of healing and regeneration of the skin. This essential oil is particularly...

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